Our hiking tips for families with children
Hiking with children offers a wonderful opportunity to discover nature and experience little adventures. Children can explore the world around them with curious eyes, observe animals, discover plants and get some exercise in the fresh air. For a relaxed hike with children, it is important to cater to their needs and abilities.
- The walking times given in the hiking suggestions are generally estimated for adults. If you are traveling with children, calculate 50 percent more time for the same distance. In addition, allow time for several short breaks.
- Make sure that the route is not too long. Children often walk twice as far as their parents, because there is a lot to discover along the way - a bit in front or behind.
- Take enough drinking water with you! The fluid requirements of the growing organism are considerably higher than those of adults.
- You should always have sun protection and weatherproof clothing with you.
- Non-slip hiking boots
In the valley of wood
Reichraming
Where charcoal burners and lumberjacks once lived with their families, the forests are once again developing into a natural forest in the national park. In the Weißenbachtal valley, you can discover the animals and plants of the forest wilderness, as well as exciting traces of the history of human use.
Starting point: circular hike from the Weißenbach parking lot near Reichraming
Walking time: approx. 2 to 3 hours
Water traces
Bodinggraben near Molln
Follow the course of the Krummen Steyrling stream to the most beautiful valley head at Kalkalpen National Park, the Bodinggraben. Discover rustic ravine forests, mysterious springs and blooming alpine meadows. Enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the steep northern flanks of the Sengsengebirge.
Starting point: Molln/Bodinggraben, Scheiblingau parking lot
Length: 5.5 kilometers
Walking time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Refreshments: Jagahäusl snack station
From alp to alp
Hengstpass/Rosenau
The leisurely National Park circular hiking trail leads across colorful alpine meadows with special natural treasures to rustic alpine huts. A detour to the panoramic viewpoint with magnificent views of the Kampermauer and Haller Mauern as far as the Gesäuse is well worthwhile.
Starting point: Hengstpass near Rosenau/Windischgarsten
Length: Large alpine pasture circuit 4 kilometers
Refreshments: Karlhütte, Puglalm, Spitzenbergeralm, Zickerreith
